Lamb & Lion Inn York Review: April 2019
The lovely Lamb & Lion Inn, located in York city centre, is an Historic homely hub providing a home away from home experience.
The four-star Inn, adjoining Bootham Bar at one of the four key Roman Gateways to York’s Walls is steeped in historic charm and character, ideal place to stay of you want to be in the heart of the historic action.
Warmly welcomed by chirpy and cheery Debbie, immediately we knew our stay would be fabulous.
Our rather regal and relaxed room elegantly presented in muted shades looked amazing and had a super cosy snug bed giving us a brilliant night’s sleep.
Excitingly, the room provided views onto York’s city street and was within touching distance of the wonderful wall. Additionally, the room had a charming writing desk, flat screen television, decorative feature fireplace and well-appointed tea tray with biscuits and plenty of Yorkshire tea too.
Bathroom, with the beautiful sash window and complimentary HK Harrogate toiletries ideal for a pre-pamper before heading off into York.
Delightful dinner at the onsite restaurant was a real triumph, with contemporary modern offerings, and all the team, did an amazing job, looking after us throughout.
Super starters included Vegetable tempura with sweet chilli dipping sauce and the wonderful wild mushroom risotto washed down with real ales and the was an abundance of non- alcoholic options for myself too such as Franklin & Sons ginger beer and Becks Blue Non-alcoholic beer.
Mouth-watering mains included the brilliant Beer Battered Haddock, Hand Cut Chips, Crushed Peas & Tartar Sauce and the same for me but with Halloumi – yummy!
Cosy beside the coal fire, as night falls and enjoy their super scrummy sticky toffee pudding with custard and a gorgeous and plentiful cheeseboard with 3 different chees types, crackers, chutney and grape garnish.
Wake up and make your way to the quaint breakfast room where Deb’s will make sure you have a smashing start to your day.
Well relaxed and rested, we enjoyed the Lamb & Lion Continental offerings including muesli, fresh fruit, juice, yogurt, toast and preserves, as we watched the world go by at the ideal people spotting table.
Hot options include the Yorkshire Breakfast and the Vegetarian, both brilliant and get you ready for some York adventures.
Get those walking boots on and get ready to explore the walled city of York, as the Lamb & Lion Inn is the perfect place to start. Exit the Lamb & Lion through the arch way, turn left and adjoining at Bootham bar gate you are ready to walk the walls.
As you pass through the first part of the Bootham Roman gateway along the wall, this gives you a perfect view of the Lamb & Lion Inn’s beautiful Beer Garden, with plush greenery and the marvellous Minster in the background.
Further along this part of the wall, you have an amazing view of the marvellous magnificent Minster in its full majestic splendour.
Stay at the Lamb & Lion Inn York and be a part of the historic action in the wonderful walled city of York
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
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If I ever visit York, would definitely visit Lamb & Lion Inn. Btw, the food looks delicious 😍😋
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This is really beautiful and elegant. The food looks yummy and am sure it taste delicious. The rooms and bedding is really beautiful, it has this cozy feeling.
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I could not have put it better myself hun xx
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I can see why and yes the food was yummy xx
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My sister went to University in York, so I’ve visited a few times, but I’d love to go back. It’s such a beautiful city. This looks like a beautiful place to stay (that food looks delicious!)
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It was and yes food on point. Sounds like a plan lovely xx
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I visited York a few years back and would love to go again. This Inn looks so lovely and inviting!
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Ooo well treat yourself to a weekend away well worth the stay – fab place xx
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We love staying in places like this. So much character. The food looks fab too!
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Same here and yes the place was full of character, food fab and staff brilliant xx
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York is such a beautiful city and I love the rustic charm of this inn. It would be my perfect base to explore
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I could not agree with you more hun xx
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This sounds like a fabulous place to stay! My husband and I both travel a lot with work so I shall add this to our “recommended” list!!
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Sounds like the perfect plan! I hope both you and the hubby enjoy xx
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What an absolutely beautiful looking inn! York is such a wonderful place to visit isn’t it! I’ll definitely have to look into this as somewhere to go next time we are there.
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For sure Sarah, well worth checking out the next time you visit York xx
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What a lovely place, it has been years since I visited York, may have to go back up there, especially to try out those fish and chips!
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Haha I like your style, it’s all about the food xx
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Everything about Lamb and Lion Inn looks beautiful. I love the old architecture and the street looks like the ones on Harry Potter! It looks like they are very detail-oriented 🙂
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Very and yes I see that Harry Potter vibes for sure xx
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How amazing does that battered haddock look! I love how traditional this establishment is, will have to check it out next time I’m visiting that way
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My plus one scoffed it in record time! Deffo and have fun when you stay xx
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This looks like such a cute little inn. I like all the historic areas and how they seemed to have kept most of it there. And the food, of course, looks delicious!
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Me too and yes very cute and the food was lovely xx
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What a fabulous place to stay. Your room looks so comfy and I love that the walls are so close by should you decide to venture out.
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The room was amazing and yes the proximity to the wall was wonderful xx
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I love York!and the decor of the hotel is really lovely – quite grand and regal 🙂 x
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Same! I agree, they have done a cracking job of the decor xx
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That looks like a really beautiful place to stay. I’ve never been to York but I’d like to.
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Sounds like this should deffo be your next trip away. Visit York, it’s amazing xx
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Oh I love York and this sounds like a great place to stay! The food looks great too! My Dad is from Yorkshire so he always tells me which pubs to visit when we go to York, I didn’t see this one last visit!
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Ooo well you missed out, but no stress just an excuse to visit York again xx
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WOW that fish and chips is enormous! What a lovely place to stay.
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I know they are very generous on the portions xx
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This place looks simply amazing. I would love to visit and stay. The food looks delicious too.
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Perfect place, very homely and the food was lush xx
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I’ve wanted to visit York for a while. This looks great, the building itself looks beautiful. The food looks lovely too.
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Sounds like a plan for the next time you visit York xx
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The room looks lovely, really elegant. I love the look of the food, can’t beat a lovely meal in my eyes.
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Totally agree with you and yes the room was stunning xx
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I love the historical setting and the rustic feel of the inn. The food sounds really amazing too. If I ever visit York I want to stay here!
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I can see why!! Have fun when you do visit York xx
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Well I never! I was actually here 3 weeks ago as we were visiting York for the day and someone else recommended it to us!
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Well now you have had 2 recommendations, so you have no excuses to visit next time you visit York xx
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When I stayed in York last summer it wasn’t too far from this place as I remember passing it a few times, it looks like a lovely place x
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Well worth checking out the next time you visit York. Perfect little place for sure xx
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York is such a beautiful city…I love going to places which takes me back to history. The food looks amazing, the inn looks comfortable and the city has its own character…I need to go there someday.
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I could not have put it better myself. Well worth a visit xx
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Your hotel room does look very regal. What a lovely place to stay. The food looks great and I love the board that the cheese was served on.
Great review!
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Thank you so much and yes the cheeseboard was yummy xx
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Oooo what a cute place to stay!!!! The rooms look comfy and the food looks pretty yummy as well!!!!
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Yes, yes and yes…I totally agree with you on all points hun xx
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I love the set up of the rooms and how spacious they are. The food looks great. Yaaayyyy for non-alcoholic options
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It was fab and yes we need many more non-alcoholic drink options for sure xx
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I’ve always wanted to visit York and lamb and lion inn sounds like a beautiful place to stay. I love the Georgian feel to the tool with the green walls and a coal fire to relax by sounds heavenly.
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Wow you really have captured the place well hun. Well worth a whirl the next time you visit York xx
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Looks like an amazing place to stay! I always love hearing about new to me places!
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Now you know exactly where to stay in York xx
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This looks like a fantastic place to stay with so much history! The food also looks delicious! Mushroom risotto is a favorite.
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The mushroom risotto was totally super yummy, very indulgent for sure xx
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I love visiting York, this sounds like a great base to explore it from.
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Me too and yes this is super central and an ideal place to base yourself xx
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This looks like a lovely Inn! So much character in the building and the food looks delicious
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It was a lovely Inn and we would deffo visit again xx
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Mmm…now you have me craving some good fish’n’chips! YUM! And I love the historic setting, too – looks like a superb place to stay!
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Ooo glad my foodie piccys have inspired you. Brilliant place for sure xx
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We are excited to be travelling to York this summer and the Lamb and Lion Inn definitely looks inviting and we can’t wait to check it out.
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Fab stuff, have a fab stay over when you visit. Let me know how you get on xx
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I would love to stay at this place when in York! The rooms, food, service and the surroundings everything sounds great😍 amazing photos☺
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Thank you so much for the fab feedback, glad you love my piccys xx
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I’ve heard so much about York, It makes me want to take a vacation! This looks amazing. If I ever get the chance of going, this is where I shall stay.
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Fab stuff, let me know how you get on when you go xx
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Looks like a cozy place to stay for sure! I need a vacation in the worst way.
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Totally agree and yes you should treat yourself to a stay for sure xx
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York is somewhere I have never managed to visit yet! We’re hoping to spend some time ‘up north’ in october so have bookmarked your post for when we’re planning our journey!
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Aw perfect I hope that you have an amazing time and let me know if you need any hints and tips of what to see and do when you visit York or anywhere in the North for that matter 🙂 xx
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Looks really quaint – If I am ever in York, this is exactly where I would stay.
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I can see why you would Claire, it was very quaint xx
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I love York, we visit often as it is only an hour away on the train from Newcastle. This looks like such a lovely place to stay in the city centre, I will have to keep it in mind for next time we stay over x
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Perfect, I hope that you have a fab stay. Let me know if you need any hints and or tips xx
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What a lovely looking place ! And the fish and chips looks delicious
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I totally agree! Yes my plus one loved the fish and chips xx
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I love the setting of this place. I have been to York and we are returning briefly this summer so will look out for a good meal here
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Ooo sounds like a plan. enjoy when you visit York xx
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Looks lovely and the food looks so good! The bedroom sounds so comfy and I would love to stay in this place if I ever get around to visiting York xx
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Well worth making to the visit to York to stay here – we had a fab time xx
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The Lamb and Lion looks wonderful. York is so beautiful and it looks like this is the perfect place to enjoy this beautiful city in style and comfort.
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I could not have out it better myself xx
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This place looks lovely. I have never visited York before, so I’ll have to keep this place in mind if I ever do! {the food looks delicious!}
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Ooo sounds like a plan. Make sure to let me know how you get on when you stay hun xx
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I will be visiting York soon. Thanks for the recommendations. It looks very beautiful and cosy.
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My pleasure and just let me know if you need any more hints and tips of where to go and what to see etc xx
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This place is in such a charming location! I love the scenery, I love the beer garden, and the food looks just yummy x
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I totally agree with you, the place was a real gem of a find xx
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